Pack your jerseys. The era of ‘sports tourism’ is here
Start your engines. From Formula One races to the Summer Olympic Games, traveling to attend major sporting events is on the rise. Sports tourism, as it’s called, is one of …
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Remote company rents apartment in Spain where workers stay for free
Some workers go to great lengths to hide hush trips from their bosses. But employees of the Polish company PhotoAid needn’t bother. The company, which helps travelers take their own …
Singapore’s economy grows more than expected, suggesting recovery well on track
Singapore’s economy fared better than initially thought in the third quarter as the government forecasts that growth may quicken next year, adding to signs that recovery is well on track …
Indian travelers are spending big but only 1% are going overseas
The world famous Gateway of India monument in Mumbai, India was built during the 20th century to commemorate the visit of king George V and Queen Mary. It is located …
Fear driving Chinese travelers away from 2 of Asia’s most popular places
Japan and Thailand are two of the most popular places to visit in Asia. But both are losing ground with Chinese nationals as safety concerns rise among younger travelers. Both …
World-class concerts and operas set to enhance Shanghai’s attractiveness as an international tourist destination
The Shanghai International Arts Festival, first held in 1999, featured 72 different productions this year – 12 of them international premieres – that between them staged around 1,000 shows that …
Malaysia’s Penang hopes to hook Chinese medical tourists with healing holidays
But for Malaysia to grow beyond its pre-pandemic high of 1.7 million ringgit in 2019, officials say the country needs to attract more medical tourists besides Indonesians, who currently make …
Carnival Cruise Surveillance Video Confirms Missing Passenger Jumped Overboard
Topline Carnival Cruise Line has found surveillance video of a passenger who went missing Monday night, leading to a Coast Guard search of the Gulf of Mexico, according to Matt …
Hello, Love, Goodbye put director on Hong Kong’s radar. Now her new short film shows off city’s artistic side in a ‘romantic light’
Shot entirely in Hong Kong, the film – starring Kathryn Bernardo as Joy, a struggling domestic helper, and Alden Richards as a bartender – is the highest-grossing Filipino film of …
Thailand’s plan to deploy Chinese police patrol to boost tourism sparks outcry
Thailand is mulling a plan to station Chinese police personnel at some of its popular tourist destinations to lift the confidence of travellers from the Asian neighbour, but the move …